Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #4

Gary Howells Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #4For sale here is a scarce Gary Howells bamboo rod 8' 2 2 for a 4 weight line. Labeled 3 5 8 oz. with an actual weight of 3 7 8 oz. Serial no. 4616. The rod is in excellent+ original condition showing only very minimal signs of use. Beautiful dark cane finish. Chestnut brown wraps with gold tipping. Ever so slightly swelled butt. Reverse half wells grip with only light soiling. Uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebrawood spacer. The ferrules

The foot is straight and unaltered

enough to fend off a charging Grizzly bear

The reel weighs 3

Audible click incoming and silent cork drag outgoing

barely used

a la Winston

for a five weight line

8' 2/2 5-6wt 4 oz

this would fish well today for anyone looking for a heavy trout or light salmon weight reel

with a little honest cosmetic wear here and there

The book is bound in full blue leather with gilt titles and the FCL logo on the front cover

The female ferrule also features a brass band to aid in strength